Always carry an A5/A4 sketchbook during the course! 

Papers: 

  • papers of different sizes, thicknesses, different textures, any random papers for experiments 
  • good quality drawing paper pad A3 
  • (There are some papers also available at the classroom). 

Drawing tools: 

  • The set of pencils HB-9B 
  • Brushes (Different sizes and at least one big and round brush) 
  • Water-soluble drawing ink (Indian Ink) 
  • Charcoal 
  • Chamois (säämiskä), eraser, sponge 
  • Markers, fineliners and pens of your own choice  
  • Nib pens (don’t buy beforehand, wait till the teacher will explain in more detail) 

 
Colors – Choose the ones you like: 

  • Oil pastels 
  • Acrylic inks 
  • Watercolors  
  • Gouache  

Optional: 

  • Wet duct tape for water color & ink painting (liimapaperirulla)  
  • Graphite pencil, graphite powder 

 
+ Any other papers and drawing tools you already have or want to try 

Working clothes and rubber gloves 


Art supply stores:

Tools and papers can be found at:
Aaltopahvi (at Aalto Campus), Arteljee Tempera or Snow White (in Helsinki)
Cheap brushes: Sostrene Grene, Hobby Point 
Cheap sketchbooks: Muji 

  



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